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Apple removed the anonymous, crowdsourced ICEBlock app, which tracked U.S. activities.

The removal came after a deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas where the alleged gunman reportedly used a tracking app to locate agents.

The Department of Justice confirmed it demanded the app's removal, stating it endangered law enforcement.

DALLAS - Apple has removed ICEBlock, a controversial app used to track U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities, from its App Store. The removal follows a deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas where the alleged gunman reportedly used a tracking app to locate agents before opening fire.

What we know:

Apple cited "objectionable content" when informing ICEBlock of the removal, according to a post by the app on the social media

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